scapement Synonyms
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scapement Meaning
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scapement (v.)
Same as Escapement, 3.
scapement Sentence Examples
- The intricate scapement mechanism regulated the timepiece's oscillations with precision.
- The watchmaker meticulously inspected the scapement, adjusting its components for optimal functionality.
- The long pendulum's graceful swinging motion was governed by the scapement's escapement wheel.
- The marine chronometer's scapement remained reliable despite the extreme environments encountered at sea.
- The scapement's escapement lever interacted with the balance wheel, controlling the clock's tempo.
- The horologist's knowledge of the scapement's operation allowed them to diagnose and repair any malfunctions.
- The watch's hypnotic ticking sound was produced by the constant engagement between the pallet stones and the escapement wheel.
- The scapement was the heart of the clockwork, ensuring accurate timekeeping for centuries.
- The Tourbillon escapement incorporated a special cage that rotated, minimizing the effects of gravity on the scapement's performance.
- Modern electronic watches replaced the traditional scapement with electronic circuits, revolutionizing timekeeping technology.
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Same as Escapement, 3.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The intricate scapement mechanism regulated the timepiece's oscillations with precision.
The watchmaker meticulously inspected the scapement, adjusting its components for optimal functionality.
The long pendulum's graceful swinging motion was governed by the scapement's escapement wheel.
The marine chronometer's scapement remained reliable despite the extreme environments encountered at sea.
